10 Best everyday superfoods

Nov 19, 2008 8:27 AM by Michele Borboa, MS

Posted in Food & Recipes / Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

Superfoods For
Super Health

You can't open a magazine or peruse a website without some article, mention or ad promoting superfoods - those foods that have high concentrations of disease-fighting nutrients that can improve your health and quality of life. Though there are many exotic superfoods, such as goji berries, acai berries, mangosteen, and noni, just to name a few, some of your everyday, supermarket foods can supercharge your health - and save you some money. Here are 10 of the best superfoods to include in your diet.

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7. Avocadoes

This green fruit's creamy texture and satisfying flavor can also lower your risk of heart disease by reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL). A five-ounce avocado has about 200 calories — most of which is good for you monounsaturated fat — and an abundance of vitamin E, fiber, folate, potassium and magnesium. Replace mayonnaise with avocado on your sandwich or wrap, puree into a salad dressing or drizzle for veggies, and dice up and add to fruit salads or smoothies.

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I would have put sweet potatoes over grains.

Whole grain is FAR from a super food. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Modern whole grains have contributed to a number of modern diseases including Type 2 Diabetes and Celiac disease. Modern grains have been modified to the point where they are actually hazardous to human consumption.

Is it safe to eat green tea leaves? I've read mixed answers online. And if it is safe, does water need to be added for it to be the most effective healthwise?

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I liked the pomegranate very much. I didnâ€™t know the fact that it is excellent for heart and brain health. Thank for the tips and sharing the post.

I'm going food shopping... aside from the chocolate, I don't think I've consumed a single one of these in the past week. Yikes! Thanks for the tips, Michele.